• Author: James A. Naifeh
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Joint models targeting U.S. Army soldiers at high-risk of post-separation unemployment, homelessness, and suicide-related behaviors

Abstract: Transitioning service members (TSMs) leaving military service have high risks of unemployment, homelessness, nonfatal suicide attempt (SA), and suicide death. Data from …

Association of social network size and attachment style with future suicide attempt among US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship of social support network (SSN) and attachment style to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers can inform prevention …

Suicidal behavior in US Army Special Operations Forces

Abstract: Importance: Research on suicide risk among the US Army’s elite special operations forces (SOF) has been extremely limited. Objective: To examine suicidal behaviors …

Risk of suicide attempt in US Army infantry, combat engineer, and combat medic soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the relationship of military occupational specialties (MOSs) to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers, and the patterns of these …

A suicide Haddon matrix for intervention and prevention to reduce suicide risk

Abstract: Objective: Identifying the individual, environmental, and social characteristics of suicide events is central to developing a comprehensive public health strategy for …

Improving explainability of post-separation suicide attempt prediction models for transitioning service members: Insights from the Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers — Longitudinal Study

Abstract: Risk of U.S. Army soldier suicide-related behaviors increases substantially after separation from service. As universal prevention programs have been unable to resolve …

Improving explainability of post-separation suicide attempt prediction models for transitioning service members: Insights from the army study to assess risk and resilience in service members - longitudinal study

Abstract: Risk of U.S. Army soldier suicide-related behaviors increases substantially after separation from service. As universal prevention programs have been unable to resolve …

Predicting suicide attempts among US Army soldiers using information available at the time of periodic health assessments

Abstract: The value of population screening for suicide risk remains unclear. The US Army's annual medical examination, the Periodic Health Assessment (PHA), screens for …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

A prediction model for differential resilience to the effects of combat-related stressors in US Army soldiers

Abstract: Objectives: To develop a composite score for differential resilience to effects of combat-related stressors (CRS) on persistent DSM-IV post-traumatic stress disorder …

Interactive effects of genetic liability and combat exposure on risk of alcohol use disorder among US service members

Abstract: Background: An improved understanding of pathways to alcohol use disorder (AUD) among service members may inform efforts to reduce the substantial burden of AUD on this …

Antecedents, reasons for, and consequences of suicide attempts: Results from a qualitative study of 89 suicide attempts among army soldiers

Abstract: Most studies aimed at understanding suicidal behavior have focused on quantifying the associations between putative risk factors and suicidal behavior in comparative …